Mindfulness program to help mother–baby bonding in pregnancy and after
Part of Mental health, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests a mindfulness-based program to improve mother–baby bonding by supporting mood, anxiety, and stress during and after pregnancy. It may help if you’re currently having higher-than-average depression, anxiety, or stress symptoms.
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Who can take part
- You are pregnant and age 18 or older
- Your first prenatal visit was within the first 12 weeks of pregnancy
- Your screening scores suggest higher depression, anxiety, and/or stress after delivery (around 8–10 weeks postpartum)
- You speak Dutch or can understand Dutch
- This is not a twin/triplet or higher-order pregnancy
- You do not have certain health conditions or severe mental health diagnoses, and you have internet access
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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